by Mike Hammer | Oct 21, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Start slow. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will you. Everyone wants to jumpstart a workout after a little break (especially around New Years). Being the ambitious, driven people that we are, we like to push ourselves to the limit when we workout. However,...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 20, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Photo: Courtesy of Asphalt Green Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that indoor cycling and running are the two cardio workouts that get the most attention in this city? The good news is that there are many more options in the vast New York City fitness scene...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 16, 2014 | Fitness, Health
If you’re looking for a new challenging and exciting activity, the City Challenge Obstacle Race is something to mark on your calendars. This 3.1 mile urban obstacle race is not like the others because it is CLEAN- no mud involved! The event brought in 1,200 athletes...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 16, 2014 | Fitness, Health
A KryoLife Cryosauna. Photo: Courtesy of KryoLife Are your joints suffering from many years of tough workouts or from stomping around the city in shoes with minimal support? With the New York City Marathon less than 3 weeks away, runners might be looking for ways to...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 14, 2014 | Fitness, Health
Rudy Project is the #1 helmet worn by contestants at Kona. Photo: Courtesy of Rudy Project As a writer for DOWNTOWN Magazine, my goal is to entertain and educate our readers in the area of health and fitness. I continually search for the latest and greatest products...
by Mike Hammer | Oct 10, 2014 | Fitness, Health
DOWNTOWN Brand Ambassador Irene Bogdan with X-Fit owner Jimmy Fusaro It’s time to get away from the typical run-of-the-mill gyms, the same old repetitive routines, and popular mainstream workouts. If you’re ready to move on to more different, challenging, and...
